Teacher arrested under POCSO Act for sexually harassing a 13-year-old boy
A 52-year-old teacher named Vedhakkann has been arrested in Colachel, India, following allegations of sexually harassing a 13-year-old boy. The incident reportedly occurred during a church-led bible class, leading the victim's parents to file a formal complaint under the POCSO Act.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing critical issue of child safety in educational and religious institutions and the enforcement of the POCSO Act in India.
The Colachel All Women Police have arrested a teacher on charge of sexually harassing a teenaged boy.
The police said teacher Vedhakkann, 52, of Paalapallam near Colachel sexually harassed a 13-year-old boy when he was in the bible class being conducted by a church there.
When the boy refused to go to the school on Monday, his parents asked him the reason.
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